DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Walter Clemens, associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, and professor emeritus of political science at Boston University: * * * Can Russia Be Rescued by Disaster in Ukraine? Past Russian military defeats have presaged political change. Could the mass casualties in Ukraine help a new generation of reformers come to the fore? * Complexity science argu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Smith Lead Amicus Brief to Protect Women & Babies From Dangerous Abortion Drugs, Restore Safeguards U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), led 58 Republican lawmakers in filing   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of Broadband Deployment Funding at the Department of Commerce": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for having me here today. I appreciate your leadership and partnership with the Department of Commerce and NT  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fields Statement on the passing of civil rights champion, Reverend Jesse Jackson * Baton Rouge, LA. - Congressman Cleo Fields released the following statement this morning on the passing of civil rights champion, Reverend Jesse Jackson: "This morning, we lost a giant in the fight for civil rights, justice, and equality. More than that, we lost a man of deep faith and conviction whose   more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy 's call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation's next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas offering free tax assistance for customers * Tax season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be costly or complicated. For nearly two decades, Entergy Texas has partnered with local organizations to provide free tax preparation services across Southeast Texas at a series of Super Tax Day events, helping families strengthen their financial footing and make the most   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Groups Sue DOE Over Approval of CP2 LNG Export Application * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Department of Energy's (DOE) approval of Venture Global's application to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a future facility, currently under construction in Louisiana. NRDC is co-counsel with Earthjustice representing Sierra Club, i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Higgins', Kennedy's Legislation to End Government Payments to Deceased People Signed into Law by President Trump Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) witnessed President Trump sign their legislation, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, into law in the Oval Office yesterday. This bill allows the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) to share its Dea  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Grant from FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo * AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 17, 2026-Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of Juniper Creek, a new 110-unit family supportive housing development, made possible in part by   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Dramatic Increase in Deaths in Immigration Detention * In letter to Noem and Lyons, Senate Democrats cite 30+ deaths since the start of the Trump Administration with concern over continued expansion of immigration detention WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Pritzker Budget Facts: Illinois' Worst in Nation Fiscal Reality * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL - As Democrats' favorite governor, J.B. Pritzker, prepares to deliver his eighth State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) wants to set the record straight on the governor's worst-in-the-nation fiscal track record. Throughout his time in of  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Progressive Pediatrics Joins Ochsner LSU Health System to Expand Pediatric Care in North Louisiana * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health and Progressive Children's Clinic are excited to announce that the pediatric practice has officially joined the health system as Ochsner LSU Health - Progressive Pediatrics. This partnership marks a significant step forward in delivering   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace * Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 18 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news: * * * SPLC, ACLU and Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Secure Settlement for Family on Police Excessive Force Case NEW ORLEANS -- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Louisiana and the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center announced that they have reached a financial settlement for Wesley Pigott and his children. The agreement offers resolve   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. * NEW ORLEANS, LA -Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. "Today, we mourn the passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a leader among leaders whose life helped bend the moral arc of our nation toward justice. Reverend Jackson was a towering figu  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact The three-day conference showcased innovative, student-centered teaching By Heather Skyler With 429 participants, this year's Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel from Feb. 11-13, the major  more